Non-Compliance
Clean Water Act
CITY OF LA-MARQUE WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY
Quick Summary
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $305,613 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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2701-B WOODLAND
LA MARQUE, TX 77568
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- GALVESTON County
- Inspections
- 3 · last Sep 29, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $305,613 · last Jan 21, 2026
- Registry ID
- 110000503517
Compliance Status (Last 12 Quarters)
Number of calendar quarters, out of the last 12, in which this facility was in violation of its permit. Zero means no recorded violations in that program over the past three years.
5
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Compliance Violations
Individual permit violations recorded by the EPA across air, water, and hazardous waste programs. Open violations are unresolved as of the most recent ECHO data update.
| Program | Type | Violation Date | Return to Compliance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Sep 29, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Oct 30, 2024 | Sep 30, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jul 19, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 10, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 10, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 10, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 10, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jan 25, 2023 | Aug 7, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | May 25, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 25, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | May 25, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 25, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jul 26, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 15, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 15, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 15, 2016 | Jul 5, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 15, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Apr 15, 2016 | Jul 5, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 15, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Apr 10, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jan 27, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 15, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 15, 2014 | Jun 10, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 15, 2014 | Jun 10, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 15, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 15, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 23, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Oct 23, 2011 | May 25, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 23, 2011 | May 25, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 23, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 1, 2009 | Jun 2, 2009 | Resolved |
Discharge Limit Exceedances
Instances where this facility's reported discharge monitoring results exceeded its permitted limits under the Clean Water Act. Exceedance percentage shows how far over the permit limit the discharge was.
| Pollutant | Violation | Reported | Limit | Exceedance | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.10 mg/L | 10.00 | +51% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +3% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.02 | +77% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 40.70 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +16% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 162.00 MPN/100mL | 104.00 | +56% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 250.00 MPN/100mL | 104.00 | +140% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.02 | +94% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 104.00 | +2,227% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 52.40 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +50% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 60.30 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +72% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.60 mg/L | 10.00 | +6% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.10 mg/L | 3.00 | +37% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 260.00 MPN/100mL | 104.00 | +150% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.73 kg/d | 34.05 | +5% | Jan 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.33 mg/L | 3.00 | +44% | Jan 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.50 mg/L | 10.00 | +25% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 770.00 MPN/100mL | 104.00 | +640% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 727.00 MPN/100mL | 104.00 | +599% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 44.64 kg/d | 34.05 | +31% | Nov 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.70 mg/L | 10.00 | +207% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.08 mg/L | 3.00 | +169% | Nov 2024 | Resolved |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 104.00 | +2,227% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 345.00 MPN/100mL | 104.00 | +232% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.00 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +54% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 104.00 | +2,227% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 104.00 | +2,227% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 113.00 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +223% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.40 mg/L | 10.00 | +34% | May 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.12 mg/L | 3.00 | +4% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 42.20 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +21% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +85% | Jan 2024 | Resolved |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 39.40 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +13% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.02 | +369% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.17 kg/d | 0.09 | +97% | Jan 2024 | Resolved |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.18 MGD | 3.00 | +6% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +345% | Dec 2023 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.26 kg/d | 0.09 | +205% | Dec 2023 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.02 | +405% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +7% | Nov 2023 | Resolved |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 345.00 MPN/100mL | 104.00 | +232% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.24 mg/L | 0.02 | +1,400% | Aug 2023 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.18 kg/d | 0.09 | +111% | Aug 2023 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +331% | Aug 2023 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +13% | Jul 2023 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.48 kg/d | 0.09 | +456% | Jul 2023 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 51.37 kg/d | 34.05 | +51% | May 2023 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.30 mg/L | 3.00 | +77% | May 2023 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.44 mg/L | 3.00 | +15% | Apr 2023 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.20 mg/L | 3.00 | +107% | Mar 2023 | Resolved |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 290.00 MPN/100mL | 104.00 | +179% | Mar 2023 | Open |
Enforcement Actions
Formal enforcement cases brought by the EPA or state agencies, including administrative orders and civil penalties assessed. Penalty amounts reflect what was formally assessed, not necessarily what was collected.
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TX-2023-1311-MWD-E · Jan 21, 2026
$195,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2024-1713 · Dec 8, 2023
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TX-2021-0952-MWD-E · Apr 17, 2023
$97,500
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TX-2022-1434-WQ-E · Jan 31, 2023
$875
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2022-3351 · Jul 20, 2022
$800
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2022-1707 · Jan 21, 2022
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TX-2019-0549-MWD-E · May 26, 2021
$11,438
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TX-2016-0402-MLM-E · May 30, 2018
$74,563
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2016-1831 · Nov 8, 2016
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2010-3567 · May 27, 2010
$1,080
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2006-7059 · Nov 9, 2006
$400
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-1999-0276 · Feb 12, 1999
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-1996-0327 · Feb 16, 1996
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